Ties Mellema with SAX.EXE

📍 De Nieuwe Vorst, Tilburg

SAX.EXE – Ties Mellema, Solo Saxophones & Electronics A Fusion of Breath & Machine:

Renowned saxophonist and composer Ties Mellema gives his instrument a digital makeover in SAX.EXE, an innovative fusion of acoustic performance and electronic sound design. Blending the raw energy of multiple saxophones with heavy beats, deep bass, and immersive electronic textures, Mellema transforms the saxophone into a hybrid instrument—part organic, part machine.

This performance is a dynamic interplay of techno rhythms, contemporary soundscapes, and real-time improvisation. Industrial pulses meet glitch aesthetics, while algorithmic precision merges with spontaneous expression, creating an evolving sonic experience that is both hypnotic and unpredictable.

"As I grow older, I find myself revisiting the things I loved as a child. I used to experiment with sequencers, crafting beats and loops. Now, that early fascination has come full circle in a concert built around these ideas." – Ties Mellema